[DML] Re: Engine will not stay running

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

Richard,
Sounds like your engine is suffering from fuel starvation. The first thing
to do is pull the fuel pump and inspect its position and the position of
the pick up hose. Also check to be sure that the fuel baffle has not become
detached from the bottom of the tank. For further assistance you may e mail
directly. 

DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>

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> From: rjm@xxxx
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Engine will not stay running
> Date: Tuesday, June 01, 1999 4:45 PM
> 
> 
> I have run into a problem with my 81 Delorean and run out of ideas
for trouble shooting. The engine had been running great,easy starting and
lots of power(for a Delorean). Yesterday while returning from a short trip
out of town I noticed a decrease in power during accelration. Then the
engine started to miss at idle while at a light or intersection. This
morning I made a short trip (2 miles) to the Post Office and the car was
running worse,missing and low power. When I pulled into the driveway the
engine stalled and now will not stay running.
> I have checked all the vacum hoses and the connections. The fuses
are all good and have good clean contacts. The fuel tank had been pulled
last year and cleaned out and all the parts in the tank replaced (filter
screen,pick up tube and fuel pump). All the relays in the system have been
replaced over the last 6 months.
> The engine has spark at the plugs and the plugs are not fouled. The
fuel pump is engaging and running. I filled up all three cars on the same
day at the same gas station and the other two are running fine,which should
rule out bad fuel.
> As it stands now the engine will start very quickly and then just
dies out with the rpm dropping off. When the gas pedal is held down the
engine will stay running at about 2000 to 2500 rpm. The idle micro switch
is working and the idle regulator is humming along(this is a new unit
replaced 4 months ago).
> The only work I've done over the last three month is top off the A/C
with freon. Any ideas?
> 
> Thanks Richard J.Myosky
> vin-#4419
> 
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